The work undertaken by the APVMA should not be undermined or comprised by the new Deputy Prime Minister’s “all spin” style which puts his own political gain ahead of the national interest.

If Barnaby Joyce refuses to back down, then the Prime Minister must take action today and override his Deputy’s crazy chaotic thought bubble.

This thought bubble has already impacted upon the APVMA’s effectiveness and it must be put to bed today.

The APVMA needs certainty about its work structure to ensure that it can attract and keep the high level technical staff it needs to ensure that Australian farmers have available to them the best and most up to date agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines possible.